Living with Parkinson's

Parkinson Canada seeks to ease the burden of people living with Parkinson’s disease through support and education. We provide information to people with Parkinson’s, their family members, and caregivers as well as health professionals. With local offices and 120 chapters and support groups Parkinson Canada provides educational workshops, conferences, seminars, a toll-free National Information and Referral line, printed resources, and supportive services in both of Canada’s official languages.

Every Parkinson’s experience is unique. The symptoms and progression will vary from person to person. Living with Parkinson’s requires an individualized approach which includes all aspects of your life (a holistic approach).

It is important for you to be an active participant in managing the disease. Care partners can also be involved. Members of your care team might include some or all of the following:

Neurologist: ideally a specialist in movement disorders who might make or confirm the diagnosis, decide on treatment, adjust medication

Family doctor: ideally someone who is knowledgeable about Parkinson’s, to provide ongoing care, including annual physical exams

Parkinson’s nurse specialist: many movement disorder specialists have a nurse who specializes in Parkinson’s. The nurse can provide information on how to manage your condition.

Psychiatrist/psychologist: an expert in mental and emotional health issues such as depression, or cognitive abilities

Physiotherapist: makes assessments with mobility, balance and posture; offers techniques on how to move safely; recommends sports or exercise programs

Occupational therapist: makes assessments with living and working environment to ensure safety; suggests equipment or devices that can maintain independence

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Since 1965, Parkinson Canada has worked to provide support services and education to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and the health care professionals who treat them. We advocate on issues that affect the Parkinson’s community in Canada, and we aggressively fund innovative research for better treatments and a cure.

Parkinson Canada is a national registered charity accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. We achieve our mission through the support of people like you.

With your support, you inspire the kind of action that will make a profound difference in the well-being of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. Together, we will continue the global quest for a cure and create a world without Parkinson’s disease.